Curfews have been imposed in parts of central Paris and other French cities following rioting across France, as authorities respond to unrest in several urban areas.
France’s interior minister acknowledged that police had “lost control” in some cities. The statement indicates the extent of the challenge facing law enforcement as officials seek to contain the disorder.
The measures affect parts of central Paris as well as other locations, although the supplied information does not specify the exact areas covered, the duration of the curfews or the events that led to the riots.
The latest known situation is that curfews remain in place in the affected areas while authorities respond to the unrest. No further details about casualties, arrests, damage or possible next steps are available in the supplied material.
